Send me email updates about messages I've received
on the site and the latest news from The CafeMom Team.By signing up, you certify that
you are female and accept the Terms of Service and have read the
Privacy Policy.

Any ideas on how to speed things up

i was disappointed to find that i'm still only a fingertip wide and only have 11 days left til due date. i'm getting anxious and super tired of being pregnant. what can i do to speed things up. it's to hot to walk here in arizona. i mean it's 109 degrees out right now and it doesn't get much better at night. sex just hurts and i have been grooming and lifting dogs unto tables or baths hoping that my hard work alone is helping me get there sooner.

bouncing on a fitness ball, dancing, walking... you can ask your dr if he/she will strip your membranes for you.. of course, they won't do this unless your overdue but keep that in mind incase you end up going over! Good luck momma. I know the feeling! I'm 5 days overdue

My midwife recommended taking, and I did, Evening Primerose Oil, I found it at a local health food store. It's a natural herb that helps open and thin the cervix. My MIL swears by nipple stimulation to kick start labor, but my nipples were too sensitive to try that. It releases oxytocin that stimulates labor. Good Luck, unfortunately it's going to be a long 11 days probably,

congrats on being a mommy.. baby will come into this world when he/she is ready. whn i was pregnant with my son i had sex to get him here. of course he was week early. my lil girl was week late and had problems with her. just take it easy and baby will get here soon. if u try sex just becareful. if it hurts to much dont do it. take care.